Peregrine Falcons first nested on Derby's Cathedral, England, in 2006. Our Peregrine Project is now run by a partnership between Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Derby City Council, Derby Cathedral and the Cathedral Quarter. Here is what's happening in 2017. . .

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Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Peregrine Special Event this Monday (plus Updates)

Update Monday 8am: despite the rain, the event below will still take place so do come along - when did a bit of rain deter us Brits?On this Monday, the Bank Holiday (30th), Tony Grantham, Head Verger and great supporter of the project, has organised a special peregrine day at the cathedral. It will include cathedral tower tours (£5 adults, £2,50 children, first come , first served, first one 10.15, last one 3.15pm), games and quizzes for children, a display on bell ringing and on the peregrines and a Watch Point too.

Colin Pass's photo show's Cathy in late 2009A star appearance from 'Cathy', the injured peregrine from 2009, will be a great attraction in the morning. Colin Pass, who looks after her, has kindly agreed to bring her down between 11 am and 1 pm. - probably as long as we should subject the poor bird to close scrutiny!

Bank Holidays are rather busy in the countryside - but quiet in Derby - so do come down and meet Cathy and our volunteers if you can drag yourselves away from your computers!

Report from the Peregrine Watch Friday 27th May

Four of us were there to set up but we had to abandon the banner as it was way too windy!. We weighed everything down on the information table, and got the telescopes set up.The female was on the nest ledge for quite a while, but not many people came by for the first half hour.Then suddenly, lots of people started to come to look. We were treated to several 'fly-past' displays from both the male and the female and we were able to spot them in the telescopes when they landed on various parts of the cathedral, so our interested public were able to see them at close quarters. More than 35 people came to visit during the sesssion, some local, but some from much further afield too. One young lad came because his teacher had been telling their class about the peregrines. He was very knowledgeable, spotting the male in flight before we did!!Although it was windy and a bit cold, it was well worth being there. Joyce Sawford, Jane Whitaker, Margaret Keep, DWT WP volunteers.

Saturday 28th's Watch Point: very windy again but at least it was dry. Lots of people coming to see the (plastic) duck race on the river. Some diverted to see the peregrines. Took over £30 in donations and sold a DVD! We hope to see many of you on Monday - Cathy's presence should be a big draw!

Note that the regular Watch Points started on May 25th on Cathedral Green and if you scroll down one post you'll find the details of when they are happening (basically every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11am to 1.30pm).

@ Nick.Hello team and everyone, Following as best I can but time is limited. I am coming to England in Oct I have a flight booked. Hope to finally get to meet more of the team. I am going to be there for 2 weeks this time. Nick would you please ask Colin if he received my e-mail sent last week? Not sure if he still has the same address. Would love to see him again when I am in Derby. Take care everyone and thanks for such a great job. The babies are growing so big already.Best wishes Ann

Dear teamI'm with you in spirit from Buckinghamshire but can't make the long car journey there so soon after a fairly large piece of surgery - my most adventurous outing after one week was a two mile trip up the road to Tescos, Aylesbury. My brother is trying to get up for the event from High Wycombe on my behalf. I would so have liked to come to see again the resident birds at Derby, the lovely cathedral, everyone involved with the project and particularly Colin Pass and Cathy. Please make sure my name goes into the visitors book as an unwillingly absent friend!Sue HetheringtonAylesbury, Bucks

Hi.....What terrible weather (typical bank holiday weather) but seeing Cathy made it all worth while...Colin is doing sterling job (think I am jealous)...She is such a beautiful bird and credit to him. Well done to everyone down on the green...x

@ Sue in BucksJust to let you know that your brother arrived safely, and did a sterling job on your behalf. He made himself known to the Peregrine Project team, and signed the visitors' book too.loveJoyce xx